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MV02 YXC

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,552 mi
Last recorded170,552 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 YXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 170,552 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 158,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 149,656 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 142,155 miles

unable to check rear pads properly

Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 123,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 102,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 10 Apr 2009 84,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 68,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 68,512 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 30,064 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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MV02 YXC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV02 YXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV02 YXC registered?

MV02 YXC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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